Suzuki Cultus vs Changan Karvaan vs Changan Alsvin vs Suzuki Swift
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
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Suzuki Cultus
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Changan Karvaan
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Changan Alsvin
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Suzuki Swift
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 40.89 lakh | Rs 31.49 lakh | Rs 41.89 lakh | Rs 44.6 lakh |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 998 cc | 1193 cc | 1370 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine power | 67 hp | 96 hp | 99 hp | 82 hp |
| Engine torque | 90 Nm | 119 Nm | 135 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 7 (6+1) | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 3600 mm | 3980 mm | 4390 mm | 3845 mm |
| Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm | 1725 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1540 mm | 1890 mm | 1468 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2425 mm | 2560 mm | 2535 mm | 2450 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm | 165 mm | 151 mm | 160 mm |
| Fuel tank | 35 L | 40 L | 40 L | 37 L |
| Boot space | 254 L | — | 436 L | 265 L |
| Tyre size | 165/65 R14 | 165/70 R14 LT | 185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated) | 185/55 R16 |
| Warranty | — | — | — | 3 years or 60,000 km |
| Colours | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black | Black, Grey, Silver, White | Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red | Solid White, Mineral Grey, Silky Silver, Super Black, Phoenix Red, Silky Silver - Black Roof, Mineral Grey - Black Roof |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| Curtain airbags | No | No | No | Yes |
| ABS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Electronic stability control | No | No | No | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | No | No | Yes | No |
| Reverse camera | No | No | Yes | No |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Security alarm | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Seat belt reminder | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front power windows | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear power windows | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | No | Yes | No |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Leather seats | No | No | Yes | No |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in navigation | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| USB ports | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| Automatic headlights | No | No | No | Yes |
| LED daytime running lights | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fog lamps | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | No | Yes |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear defogger | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Rear wiper | No | No | No | Yes |
| Other | ||||
| Heater | Yes | No | No | No |
| Fuel consumption and distance-to-empty display | Yes | No | No | No |
| Sliding rear doors | No | Yes | No | No |
| Dual air conditioning (separate rear unit) | No | Yes | No | No |
| Fold-down and tumble third row | No | Yes | No | No |
| Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment | No | No | Yes | No |
| 7-inch touchscreen | No | No | Yes | No |
| Rear fog lamp | No | No | Yes | No |
| Smartphone screen mirroring | No | No | No | Yes |
| SIM slot in infotainment | No | No | No | Yes |
| Puncture repair kit | No | No | No | Yes |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.5/10 |
Suzuki Cultus vs Changan Karvaan vs Changan Alsvin vs Suzuki Swift: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin and Suzuki Swift?
The Changan Karvaan is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Changan Karvaan from Rs 31.49 lakh, the Suzuki Cultus from Rs 40.89 lakh, the Changan Alsvin from Rs 41.89 lakh and the Suzuki Swift from Rs 44.6 lakh.
Which is more powerful, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin and Suzuki Swift?
The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort is the most powerful (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp; Changan Karvaan Power Comfort: 96 hp; Suzuki Swift GL: 82 hp; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 67 hp).
Which has more boot space, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin and Suzuki Swift?
The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has the biggest boot (Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 436 L; Suzuki Swift GL: 265 L; Suzuki Cultus VXR: 254 L).
Which has more safety features, Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin and Suzuki Swift?
The Suzuki Cultus VXR has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Karvaan Power Comfort has 2 airbags and 4 safety and driver-assistance features, the Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Suzuki Swift GL has 6 airbags and 10 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Suzuki Cultus, Changan Karvaan, Changan Alsvin and Suzuki Swift prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
